Looking back - 1976: A half-century of history ended with the closing of Viscount School
- Details
- Published on Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives. 40 Years ago, Thurs. Jan. 29, 1976: A half century of history ended when the bell rang, dismissing classes for the last time from Viscount School (Neepawa Collegiate Institute).
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago, Friday January 31, 1936:
Read more: Looking back - 1976: A half-century of history ended with the closing of Viscount School
Fluoride and festivals on Neepawa Council to-do list
- Details
- Published on Tuesday, January 26, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Town of Neepawa is examining whether it should continue to add fluoride to its water. A presentation was made to council on Tuesday, Jan. 19 by wastewater supervisor Howard Buffi, outlining the impact the fluoridation program has had on the system.
Read more: Fluoride and festivals on Neepawa Council to-do list
SRDC looking for nominations
- Details
- Published on Saturday, January 23, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Southwest Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) is looking for community-minded individuals to join their board of directors. To be eligible to be a director, one must be at least 18 years of age, live or work in a municipality that is a member of SRDC and be nominated by that municipality.
VCC a growing part of the Neepawa community
- Details
- Published on Friday, January 22, 2016
Photo by Christine Waddell. Viscount Cultural Centre Executive Director Rrain Prior, along with her staff and volunteers have made the VCC into a very busy place.
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Rrain Prior, Executive Director of the Viscount Cultural Centre was wearing at least two hats last Friday. Prior is president of the Neepawa Rotary Club, which meets very Friday at the VCC. As has been the usual case for the past several months, she chaired the Rotary weekly meeting, but she also brought the program portion of the meeting.
Ziggy’s night at the curling club a big hit
- Details
- Published on Friday, January 22, 2016
Photos by Kira Paterson. A huge crowd came out to watch some curling, but also to visit and chow down on Ziggy’s famous pizza.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A crowd came out to the Neepawa Curling Club to enjoy a taste of the past on Friday, Jan. 15. Ziggy’s Pizza Night took over the canteen and the second level of the building.
